Game and amusement device



Nov. 18, 1930. B. BRADT 1,781,717

GAMES AND AMUSEMENT DEVICE Filed Dec. 2l, 1928 INVENTOR 42192255. Bruit ATTORN patented Nov. 18, 1930 I lj UNITED; ST

iyrnnnr'r'r B. BRADT, or BROOKLYLT, NEW YORK GAME ANDAAMUSEMENI nnvron Application filed December 21 1928 Serial No. 327,518.

I This invention relates to games or amusement devices involving a fixed game piece in the form of an apertured back board and a movable game pieceresiliently coupled with the fixed gamepiece and movable relatively to said back-boarder predetermined sections or areas thereof in the operation of playing the game; and the object of the invention is to provide a device of the class specified, the

fixed game piece of which is preferably in the form of movably coupled members to permit the collapsing of said game piece into a comparatively small package, and in the extension'of said game piece, one part thereof will assume a vertical or upstanding position; a further object being to'provide a game piece 2 Y which is resilientlyv coupled with the first named game piece and .movabletoward the,

fixed game piece inthe operationof playing the game, said movable game piece'preferablybeing of spherical or cylindrical form and'being composed of resilient material, but may be of any form and construction ;a still further 'objectbeing to provide means operating in conjunction with the apertured portions of the fixed game piece for adding other characteristics to the game; and with. these and otherobjects in view, the invention consists in a device of the class and for the purpose specified, which is simple in construction, efficient in use, and which is constructed as hereinafter described and claimed.

The invention is fully disclosed in the following specification, of which the accompanying drawingforms a part, in which the separateparts of my improvement are designated by suitable reference characters in each of the views, andin which Fig. 1 is a perspective view of one form of device made according to my invention and indicating the method of its use.

Fig. 2 is a section on the line 2-2 of Fig. 1 on an enlarged scale. v Fig. 3 is a back view of the structure shown in Figs. 1 and 2.

Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 1 but showing a modification.

Fig. 5 is a front and sectional view of another modified formof device which I em- 5 ploy; and,

Fig. 6 is a transverse, sectional View of the structure shown in Fig. 5.

My improved game or amusement device as shown in Figs. 1 to 3 inclusive, consists of a stationary game piece. 10 and a movable game piece llcoupled with one part 12 of the game piece 10 by means of a strong elastic or resilient member 13. In the preferred form of my invention,-the game piece 11 is preferably in the form of a' hollow 1'ub ber ball, the member 13 being retained therein by a. washer ll, note Fig. 2 ofthe drawing. It will be understood however, that any form and constructionof movable game'piece may be employed and may be. made of any desired material. I v

p In the construction shown, the member 13 is coupled with thecentral portion of the part '12, andfthis coupling is reinforced by afiexiblespring tube 15 which will-prevent F undue wearupon the member 13 as will be apparent. .LI

The part 12 of the game piece 10 constitutes a base plate ortablemember which is preferably supported upon cushion leg members 16 in .order that the game piece will not mar a table or other surface, or means may be'provided for permanently retaining the base-board orpart 12 to a suitable support, and in some uses'of the device may constitute a table proper.

Movably coupled or hinged to the rear end portion of the part 12 isa'part 17 which normally lies'in juxtaposition to the part 12 and is adapted to be extendedpinto a vertical'or' upright position as, seen in the several figures, and is retained in its upright position by?brace links 18 and 19, the link 18 being pivoted to the part 17,- the link 19 J let, the apertures 21 maybe positioned on predetermined parts of the body of animals of different kinds and classes. Further, the part 17 may represent a golf course, and the vgalne piece 11 a golf ball adapted to pass through the separate holes in a successive order, and numerous other adaptations of the structure disclosed may he madeiwit-hin the scope of my invention. It is preferred that the game pieces 11 aresiighay less in diameter or contour than the diameter or contour of the respective apertures 21; On the other hand, a material difference in diameters ma be employed as illustrated in the accompanying drawing.

In the operation of playing the game, the game piece 11 is grasped in one hand, and the resilient or elastic member 13 is extended to place the same under tension, and after taking aim, thegamepiece 11 is released with the intent of passing through a specific aperture 21 in the part 17. In this operation, it is important to agitate or move the game piece 11 vertically to the de sired degree prior to releasing the same,- this operation being indicated in full and dottedlines in Fig. 1 of the drawing. This agitatieii ennoveiiient brings about the skill and fascination in the operatioiiof playing the game, it being .ilh'derstood that if the game piecell is released, withoiit such agi tatiori, it will follow a direct course to the point of its mounting on the part 12, and will not pass through any of the aper- 'tures 21.

At this time, it may also be stated, however, that the game hiay be played on a re boiihd from the table or base part 12. In other words; it may be necessary to first strike this part prior to passing the ball or game piece 11 through a predetermined aperture.

As previously stated, the several apertures 21 mayhave different values orcharact'eris'tics. For example, in Fig; 1, the four,

apertures shown are valued at 5, 10, 15 and respectively. In addition to such values or characteristics, I may employ in conjunction with the part 17 and cooperating with the respective apertures 21 therein, other game pieces 22 pivotally supported upon a rotatablemember 23 which is supported on the crosshead of a U -shaped frame 24 arranged on the rear surface of the part 17 and above each of the apertures 21 therein, as clearly seen in Figs. 2 and f the drawing.

With this construction, itwill be apparent that the speed of the ball or game piece 11 in passin throiigh a given aperture 21 same to be rotated upon the crosshead of the U-shaped ,frame, and when the rotation ceases, one of the several members 22 will remain in view rearwardly of the said aperture, and printed or otherwise fixed to the exposed surfaces of the members 22, may be characters, numerals or other game characterlstics. On the other hand, these members 22 may be of a contour to represent animals,

beings, objects or things.

In playing the game, each player may take one turn or a predetermined number of turns, depending largely upon the particular nature of the game being played, and the manner of arran in the count or tally.

In Fig. 4 0i the drawing, 1 have shown a slight modification, in which figure, the members 22 have not been illustrated, it being tinderstoo'd however, that said members may be employed. In this construction, instead of coupling one resilient member 13 was the table or base part 12-, I employ four of such members 13 13, 13 and 13, each carrying atits freeend, game pieces 11*, 11, 11 and 11, the inner ends ofwhich are brought to a given point of attachment, preferably centrally of the part1? as. seen at 17;

In this type of a game device, it will be an object to pass each game piece 11 11" through each of the foiil" apertiir'es 21 in the part 17 by advancing the game pieces separately. Tlh'ey may however, be advanced collectively. It will also be understood that 'theplurality (if gainepieces may be coupled with the part 12 if desired, myinvention not being limited th the specific arrangement shown in Fig. 4.

In Figs. 5 and 6 off the drawing, I have shown another modification wherein the game device resembles somewhat the game of skee ball. a stationary game piece 25 which consists of a base 'or table part 26-, a movable upstanding part 27 ans an adjiistable part 28.

The part 28 consists of a forwardly di rected arm 28?v haviiig at its front end an upstanding bulier, mound or wall member 29, and the rear end of said having an elongated aperture 28*, in which the shank of a screw 30 is arranged, a mit 31 being employed to clamp the part 28 in firm engageinent with the part 26 in the different positions of its adjustment. I

The part 27 is hinged or otherwise movably coupled with the part seen at 32 and consists ofa base portion 33 upon which is supported an annular ring 3 1, within which are two other rings 35 and 36, the ring 35 being supported in connection with the ring '34 by radial bracket members 37, and the ring 36 supported in connection with the ring 35 by other radial brace members 38 in staggered relation to the brace members 37.

This forms an opeiiwork structure permitting the free passage of a inevable game piece 39, note Fig. 6, through the chambers formed In this C'OnStlliCtibn, I employ Lemma between the rings 3435, 35-36 or through the central chamber formed by the ring 36. If desired, one or more small rings 40 may be arranged Within the chambers between the rings 34, 35 and 36, one of which is shown at the top of the part 25 and between the rings 34 and 35. In this type of game, the passage of the game piece 39 through the respective chambers will register a score depending upon the values given to said chambers or passages as will be apparent. I

The game piece 39 is supported at one end of a resilient, elastic or other member 41 similar to the member 13; Its other end is supported upon the part 26 and reinforced by the spring-like tube 42 similar to the tube 15.

The game shown in Figs. 5 and 6 may be played in the same manner as the game shown in Fig. 1 and without using the adjustable part 28. But, when said part is employed, the object of the game will be to first strike the ball or other game piece 39 against the buffer, mound or obstructing wall 29, prior to passing the same through a given chamber or compartment, the player having the option of adjusting the part 28 by hand to thedesired position with reference to the part 27,.it being also preferred that the part 29 be pivoted to the part 28 as indicated at 43 in Fig. 6 of the drawing, so that the angular position of the part 29 may be regulated.

In this game, skill will be required in judging the tension applied to the member 41,0r in other words, the relative position of the game piece 39 with respect to the member 29 when the latter is in a given position of adj ustment.

In the many possible forms of producing my improved game, while the actual play or operation may seem simple, in fact, it re quires great skill and accuracy upon the part of the operator to accomplish the desired result, such as, in passing the ball or game piece through a predetermined aperture, compartment or chamber.

WVhile this game is adapted to be commercialized for sale in the home for the amusement of both young and old, in the numerous adaptations thereof, it will also be understood that the same may be constructed as an amusement apparatus for use in amusement parks,

. resorts, hotels and other public places, as a skill testing device wherein premiums or prizes may be given for the accomplishment of predetermined scores or results by those plarticipating, as in other apparatus of this 0 ass.

It will be understood that my invention is not necessarily limited to any of the specific structural features herein shown and described, nor to any particular type or character of game utilizing the distinctive characteristics and features forming the basic principle of this invention, and while I have shown and describedcertain details of construction, it-will be understood that various changes therein and modificationsythereof may -'be madewithinthe scope of the'appendedcla'ims withoutdeparti'ng from thespirit .orm invention or sacrificing its advantages. 5

Having fully described myinvention, what I claim as'newand desire to secure byjLetters Patent, 151

1; Agame'of the class described compris ing' a table member, an upstandingbody adj acent onefend of the table member having a passage extending therethrough, a manually controlled gamepiece involving a resil-f ient extensible member, one end of which is coupled directly with said table member at a point forwardly of said'body and-adapted body adjacent one end of the table memberf saidbody beingformed by a plurality o annular bands arranged one within theother to form independent'annular passages, a manually controlled game piece involving a resilient extensible member, one end of which is coupled directly with the table member and adapted to beadvanced inthe direction of the'upstandingbody for passage through the passages therein. i

3. A- game of the class described'comprising a-table member, an upstanding hollow body adjacent one end of the table member, said body being formed by a plurality-of annular bands arranged one within the other to form ind'epentlent annular passages, a manually controlledgame piece involving a resilient extensible member, one end of which is coupled directly with the table member and adapted to be advanced in the direction of the upstanding body for passage through the passages therein, and an individual ring arranged within one of the annular passages of said body and through which said game piece is adapted to be passed.

4:. A game of the class described comprismember for reinforcing the attachment of the resilient extensible member therewith.

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said body being towed by a pl ty 015 a lan an se E-a -gQd o W in e Ot er: $01 3 1? dep n n me e p se ee a man ally cont o e game-p e IiY l i a resilient extensible member, one end oi; which isicoup e i i ly ith et mem r a adapted to be advanced in the direction of the up a d ngn odyl or P s g hm gh h passages therein, means on the table member for rein fl orcing the attachment of the resilient extensible member therewith, and a wall membet' adjlustablry supported in connection with the t m m er nd mmrab r a i y to said upstanding; bodyand in connection with, whi h th game P e e is d p ater 6. A game ofithe cl ass described comprisv ing ea table: memben, an. upstanding hollow body adjacent one end 011 the. table member, sa d ody b ng: onmed y a pl ty f a nular bands arranged one Within the other t f rm nd pende t nn ar P g s. manually controlled game piece involving a resilient extensible member, one end. ofi which is; coupled directly with the table member andadapted to] be advanced in the direction of the upstanding body for passage through the passages therein, means onthe table member tor reinfoncing the attachment of the resilient extensible member therewith, a, Wall member a dj istably supported-in connection with the member; and movable relatively to said upstanding body and in connection with which the game piece is adapted to opcrate, and means 01 retaining said wall member in different positions oi adjustment. In testimony that I claim the foregoing as, myinvention I havesigned my name this 20th day of December 1928,

" MER I' 1 BRAD 

